The standard official U.S. Border Patrol badge has
retained its basic shape since the 1940's after a redesign of the first official
badge worn in the 1920's-1930's. The center seal has changed to reflect
the different parent organizations that the Border Patrol has fallen under from
the Department of Labor to the Department of Justice and finally to the
Department of Homeland Security.

Several commemorative badges have been available to agents to
signify special anniversaries or events. These are posted on a separate
page.

Although badges were made for the various ranks, only one
example per each style is shown.

NOTE: Dates are based on information
received when badges/images were obtained.

BORDER

PATROL

INSPECTOR

Worn from 1924 to 1940. When Border Patrol and Immigration
Service were
under Department of Labor.

BORDER

PATROL

INSPECTOR

Worn from 1924 to 1940. When Border Patrol and Immigration
Service were
under Department of Labor.

Variation made in sterling silver and
stamped on reverse.

BORDER

PATROL

INSPECTOR

Worn from 1940 to 1950. When Border
Patrol became part of the Department of Justice under the Immigration and
Naturalization Service.

Several variations of the badge were
worn.

BORDER

PATROL

INSPECTOR

Worn from 1950 to 1960?? Has
DOJ-INS seal in
center. Badge is coated in 10kt gold and is stamped on back

SENIOR PATROL

AGENT

Worn from 1971 to 1985. Has blue enamel and panels.

CHIEF

PATROL

AGENT

Worn from 1985 to 1992. Has blue enamel and
different finish than previous style.

BORDER

PATROL

AGENT

Dept of Justice issue badge with black enamel.

1992-1998

Produced by G.R. Davis

PATROL

AGENT

IN CHARGE

Dept of Justice issue badge with black enamel.

1998-2001

Produced by G.R. Davis

BORDER

PATROL

AGENT

Last Dept of Justice issue badge with black enamel.

2001-2005

Produced by Blackinton

CHIEF

PATROL

AGENT

Wallet badge (flat) with clip on reverse.

2001-2005

Produced by Blackinton

BORDER

PATROL

AGENT

RETIRED

Wallet badge (flat) with clip on reverse.

Produced by Blackinton

CHIEF

PATROL

AGENT

First version of current badge with DHS
seal

bluish tint to panels

2005-2008

Produced by Blackinton

ASSOCIATE CHIEF

Current badge which began being issued in
2008.

Produced by Blackinton

THIS SITE IS NOT OFFICIALLY SANCTIONED BY THE
U.S. BORDER PATROL, DHS, OR ANY OF ITS ENTITIES.